The agreement was reached during a conciliation meeting between government representatives and the NLC leadership in Abuja on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The resolutions were documented in a memorandum of understanding signed by representatives of both parties.

Under the agreement, the transport support will run from November 2026 through April 2027, amounting to ₦420,000 per beneficiary over the six-month period if the full monthly payments are implemented. The intervention is separate from the national minimum wage and is intended to provide temporary relief from rising transportation and other living expenses.

However, the memorandum does not specify the exact dates for disbursement, the payment mechanism or the precise categories of workers eligible to receive the support. It also urges state and local governments to participate in the intervention, but this does not confirm that every state and local government has approved or commenced payment.

Beyond the transport intervention, the Federal Government approved the payment of outstanding peculiar allowance arrears with effect from May 1, 2026. The arrears are scheduled to be paid in three equal monthly instalments beginning in November. The total amount owed and the individual entitlements of beneficiaries were not disclosed.

The agreement also provides for the settlement of 19 months of outstanding allowances owed to health workers within three months, beginning in December 2026. Separately, the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission is expected to complete its assessment of the cost implications of adjusting the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) within three weeks. The assessment will guide a further decision on the proposed adjustment.

On minimum wage negotiations, the government and labour leaders agreed to establish a Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee and begin meetings immediately. However, the parties did not reach an agreement on the effective date for implementing the minimum wage arrangements under discussion.

The meeting also addressed hazard allowances for agricultural officers. The relevant beneficiaries and cost implications are undergoing verification, which is expected to be completed within two weeks before an implementation framework is issued.

The proposed tax relief for workers was another issue considered during the discussions. The parties agreed that the matter would be referred to the National Executive Council for consideration, as further decisions are required before any relief can be implemented.

The latest meeting followed an earlier conciliation session on October 22 and formed part of continuing efforts to resolve disagreements between organised labour and the Federal Government over workers’ welfare, wage negotiations and outstanding entitlements.

Both parties agreed to reconvene after one month to review progress on implementing the resolutions.

While the ₦70,000 monthly transport intervention represents a significant commitment in the negotiations, its practical impact will depend on implementation. Workers will also need further clarification from the relevant authorities on eligibility, payment arrangements and how the intervention will apply across different levels of government.

Reporting by TalkNaijaMedia